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3 Easy Projects You Can Do to Transform the Look of Your Kitchen in Just One Weekend

Posted on:
9 February 2015

Creating a unique look in your kitchen can be difficult because you are often limited by space and storage needs. If you are thinking about updating the look of your kitchen, but do not want to spend a fortune to do so, there are a few options available to you. Use the following guide to learn of three easy remodeling jobs you can do on your own to update the look of your kitchen.

Paint Your Cabinets

Many people assume that painting their cabinets will be too difficult for them to do on their own. This is not the case at all. All you need to do is use painter's tape to tape the edges of the cabinets, use a screwdriver to remove the cabinet doors, and then paint everything with the same color of paint. Once the paint dries, put the doors back on the cabinets and remove the paint.

Add Chalkboard Paint to a Wall

Paint one wall of your kitchen with chalkboard paint to give it a unique look and ensure you always have what you need when you need it. Chalkboard paint now comes in a variety of colors to ensure that you are able to add a pop of color to your kitchen if you choose to do so.

Be sure when you are painting the kitchen wall that you add two layers of paint to the wall. Adding two layers of the chalkboard paint makes it easier to erase the wall when needed.

Paint Your Countertops

Believe it or not, there are kits that you can get to paint your countertops to make them look as if they are made of granite or marble. The kit includes all of the information you need to learn how to do the painting quickly and easily. You do not need any specialized training or special tools to do the job. It is best to make sure that you can set aside a good portion of your day to doing the job though. Once you start painting the countertops, you cannot stop until the job is done.

If you paint a wall in your kitchen, paint the cabinets, and paint the countertops, your entire kitchen will look brand new. All of these projects could easily be done over the course of one weekend so that you can get the new look you want in a very short period of time. For more tips and suggestions, contact companies like Jones Construction.